Jon Cedar

Known for ActingBorn 1931-01-22Died 2011-04-14Detroit, Michigan, USA

Jon Cedar (1931-2011) was an American actor who appeared in more than sixty films and television shows during his career. He was best known for his recurring role as Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the television series Hogan's Heroes. After serving in the U.S. military during the Korean War, he honed his craft in high school theatre before joining his family in traveling musical and off-Broadway productions. Later, he graced the stage with the Players Ring theatre troupe in Hollywood. With a filmography boasting over 60 film and television appearances, Cedar's most prominent role was undoubtedly Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the beloved series "Hogan's Heroes." He also graced the silver screen in films like "Capricorn One," "Death Hunt," "The Manitou," and "The Concorde... Airport '79." His television appearances were equally impressive, featuring guest roles on numerous iconic shows including "Matlock," "Barnaby Jones," "Kojak," and "Murder, She Wrote." Married to Barbara Joan Shandell and father to two children, Jon Cedar continued acting until his passing in Los Angeles, California at the age of 80.Read more

Movies & web series

The Healers

Lincoln

Murder, She Wrote

Moonlighting

The Rockford Files

The Inside

Hogan's Heroes

Mission: Impossible

The Execution of Private Slovik

Starsky & Hutch

Tales from the Darkside

Matlock

The Incredible Hulk

Kojak

Run for Your Life

Bronk

Capricorn One

By Dawn's Early Light

Death Hunt

Cannon

Dynasty

Hardcastle and McCormick

Felony Squad

Time Travelers

Foxy Brown

The Quick and the Dead

Swashbuckler

Messenger of Death

Interceptor

Asteroid

Stowaway to the Moon

Feds!

Ben Casey

B. J. and the Bear

Murder in Mind

The Manitou

Day of the Animals

Little Cigars

Wake Me When the War Is Over

In Love and War

Kiss Daddy Goodbye

I Want to Live

The Concorde... Airport '79

Second Thoughts

Body Shot

Love Shack